St. Mark's Episcopal Church
The Thrid Sunday after Pentecost
June 13, 2021
At this time we are offering one worship Service at 10:30 from the St. Mark's Sanctuary through our Facebook page and YouTube Channel.
A copy of the Bulletin may be found on our website, in the button below
or on the Facebook page.

This Service will be also available in person and preregistration is no longer required on line. We will ask that you give us your name and phone number when you arrive for the Sunday Service.
Pride Month 2021

Please, celebrate the many gifts of the LGBTQ community especially here at St. Mark's, our city and our nation. As an inclusive community of faith, we are most grateful. ~ Christian+
Episcopal 101 
In lieu of offering the Journeys of Faith sessions for now, please, consider joining in learning more about the Episcopal Tradition in a face-paced session on Wednesday, June 30, or Wednesday July 28 (repeated from June 30). The sessions will last from 6:30 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. and will be informative as well as answer any questions you might have about why we do what we do at St. Mark's.  A sign-up sheet is at the Welcome Table of the Parish House with more information or call the Parish Office to have your name added to the list. 
~ Christian+
Fr. Christian is away until June 21. Mother Sue is on call for any emergencies.
Mid Week Eucharist
Will be available to you in person as well as through Facebook live. Please contact Megan by email meganth@stmarksgr.org or phone
616-456-1684 to register.
Mask and social distancing will be required.
The last Feeding America Food Truck for this school year, will be at Third Reformed Church on Saturday, June 19th. We need 8 volunteers from 9:30-11:30am. Please contact Judy Freeman at judyfw@comcast.net if this occasion will work for you.
Gardening Help Desired
Have you had a chance to visit the St. Mary's Garden area with native plantings and seen the amazing landscaping around the front of the church and patio area? We owe a huge thanks to Marie who has dedicated hours to making this all happen. Would you be willing to lend a hand? Weeding, watering what the irrigation does not reach and just keeping everything neat and tidy takes a great deal of work. Please consider helping and contact Marie at 616-570-3101. Thank you so much!
The Episcopal Diocese of Western Michigan is pleased to announce that Episcopal Youth Camp plans to take place this summer!

Pending pandemic restrictions, we will gather the weeks of August 8 (Senior Camp) and August 15 (Junior Camp and CIT) at Camp Newaygo. All youth, grades 3-12, are invited to join us for a great camp experience. Visit our website, www.episcopalyouthcamp.org to learn more about our sessions, pricing, and more. Registration is open now and early bird rates are available. Link Below for more information.
Dismantling Racism Ministry Blog
Sudanese Refugee Children Come to East Grand Rapids
Shared by Catherine Frerichs
In 2000, I became the foster mother to three children from Sudan. They came to the US as part of the 4000 Lost Boys the US agreed to re-settle. … I wondered how these three very black children … Click Below to read more
Celebration Sunday, September 12, and Return to Two Services
In consultation with staff and other ministries at St. Mark's, we will return to two Services on Sundays on Celebration Sunday on Sept. 12. Given the number attending so far on Sundays and requirements for cleaning and sanitizing, we determined that we will continue with the 10:30 Service only for the summer months. We also discussed a schedule change for the summer Sunday worship. We determined that the Service will remain at 10:30 to avoid confusion with a time change and the various advertising changes which would have to be considered. Please, join us. Come as you are and worship in air-conditioned splendor no matter the temps outside! Also, join us for the two Ada Park Services with picnic opportunities beginning at 5:00 p.m. on June 27 and August 22. Blessings and thanks!
Mel Trotter Ministry
is one of our partners in helping the homeless
please click below for the latest update from Mel
  • June 27 Ada Park Service 5 p.m.
  • Please note that we have cancelled the July Parking Lot Service
  • August 22 Ada Park Service 5 p.m.
Stewardship at St. Mark's

Please join us in pledging for 2021. Pledge cards are available online (See link below), or contact the Parish office, if you'd like one mailed.

The goal for 2021 was $470,000. We have received 142 pledges for a total of $480,746.
Complete your 2021 Stewardship Pledge online
Prayers Requested

Pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the LORD's people.
Thank you for your continued support of St. Mark's!

Please see the ways to give to St. Mark's in the link below.
St. Mark's is a part of the
St. Mark's Episcopal Church
134 N. Division Avenue
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
616-456-1684
https://.www.stmarksgr.org
https://www.facebook.com/stmarksgr/
meganth@stmarksgr.org